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Bob takes a tour of Newton, MA. "The Garden City" boasts a wide variety of American architectural styles and is one of the most desirable communities in the Boston area. Bob meets Tracy and Linda Gallagher, owners of a 1930s Colonial Revival home, as well as the architect and contractor the Gallaghers have enlisted to help them increase their living space on a modest budget.

Part 1: Neighborhood Tour of Newton, MA

Bob takes a tour of Newton, MA. "The Garden City" boasts a wide variety of American architectural styles and is one of the most desirable communities in the Boston area.

A master bedroom suite in a compact 1930s Colonial Revival home in suburban Newton, MA, gets a makeover. Bob Vila details the process of building the foundation, from forming and cement pouring to inspection and backfilling. Also, Bob sees how the interior baseboard molding and window trim is milled to match what exists in the rest of the home.